SIPD SUPERVISORY STAFF

James J. Read, Chief of Police

Chief Read holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland and received his Master’sDegree in the Administration of Justice and Security from the University of Phoenix in 2013.In 2009 he completed a course of instruction at the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, VA, as a member of the 236 class. He joined the Shelter Island Town Police Department in 1987 as a Police Officer. Chief Read was promotedto sergeant in 1996 and to Chief of Police in 1998. Under his leadership the police department has made numerous technological advancements including a digital records management system, which included adding computer terminals in patrol cars to document incident reports and access vital information. He led the department in an in-depth analysis of the rules, regulations, and operationalpractices that culminated in achieving New York State accreditation in 2009. Chief Read is also the Town's Emergency Management Coordinator. Email Chief Read: jread@shelterislandtown.us

Jack H. Thilberg, Detective/SergeantDetective Division

Detective Sergeant Thilberg joined the force in 1989 and was promoted to Detective in 1995 and Detective Sergeant in 1998. In addition to serving as the Executive Officer of the Department, D/Sergeant Thilberg is directly responsible for the Criminal Investigations, Juvenile Investigations, Warrants, Property/Evidence, and Special Operations components of the department.

Terrence L. LeGrady, SergeantPatrol Division

Sergeant Terrence LeGrady began his career in law enforcement in 2000 as an officer with the NYPD. He was hired as an officer with the Shelter Island Police in 2005 and was promoted to Sergeant in May of 2018. Sergeant LeGrady is responsible for the Patrol Division, youth and community services, and is the assistant emergency management coordinator within the department.

Sergeant LeGrady is a two-time recipient of the Southampton Kiwanis Club's Officer of the Year Award, a two-time recipient of the Edward R. Byrne award for the borough of Queens, and a recipient of the Top Cop award from the Suffolk County Police Reserves.